FTM's and Transitioning

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by DamonK

To answer the questions,

Yes, I have Aetna. However, no trans-friendly docs that I'm aware of. My psych doc is trans-friendly, but that's another story. He's hilarious.

In fact, when I changed jobs, I kept the docs at the Catholic hosp just so I could keep my psych doc. He means THAT much to me. I will "happily" struggle with the rest as to keep him on my medical team.

Seeing as my docs are based of Catholic hospital, it could potentially be difficult for me to just go straight to top surg. Since I do NEED the other surg, I don't want to cause issues to get it, such as asking about top surg.

If I can't win them all, I might as well win at least ONE.

Likely for T, I will end up in SL or KC.

Oh, well, seriously Damon, if your insurance covers top surgery, then there is a physician in your network that will do the work. It shouldn't matter where your therapist or psychiatrist work in order for you to get a letter for surgery. If you are certain it is top surgery you want, you really should look into it instead of settling for a breast reduction. One less surgery! Lots would kill to have your insurance to cover their top surgery. You're lucky!

Glad you found a psych doc you like!

Good Luck with whatever route you take.

Just my thoughts, for what they're worth.